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Early Eighteenth Century Walnut Chest
Ropeworks Antiques
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Early Eighteenth Century Walnut Chest

18th century
Description

An early Eighteenth century Walnut chest with quartered herringbone banded top.

The side hung drawers with confirming banding, handles replaced more than once - would have started life with drops.

Very nice condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Antique Walnut Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA950035
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
An early Eighteenth century Walnut chest with quartered herringbone banded top.
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The side hung drawers with confirming banding, handles replaced more than once - would have started life with drops.
Ropeworks Antiques

Very nice condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Antique Walnut Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA950035
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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An early eighteenth-century walnut chest of drawers featuring figured grain veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and shaped bracket feet.
Early eighteenth century Walnut chest
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An early eighteenth-century walnut chest of drawers featuring figured grain veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and shaped bracket feet.
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Early eighteenth-century walnut furniture, predominantly from the Queen Anne and George I periods, is characterised by its emphasis on rich grain figures, warm wood tones, and balanced proportions. During this era, cabinetmakers transitioned from solid oak to veneered walnut, frequently employing burr and crossbanding to highlight natural timber patterns.

These chests were constructed using a solid secondary timber carcass, such as pine or oak, overlaid with thin walnut veneers. Drawers feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid drawer linings, and molded drawer surrounds, finished with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces typically display thick, hand-sawn veneers, irregular dovetail joints, and oak-lined drawer bottoms. Look for evidence of hand-forged iron nails, period-correct brass hardware, and natural oxidisation along untreated internal surfaces.

Position the chest as a focal feature in a hallway, bedroom, or living space, contrasting its warm wood tones against neutral walls. Complement the piece with contemporary lighting, textured ceramics, or minimal artwork to bridge traditional and modern design aesthetics.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or timber shrinkage. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the original surface patina.
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